Famous English actress Kay Mellor was survived by her husband, Anthony Mellor, with whom she was married since 1968. Find out more about their married life in the below article.
Kay Mellor, who wrote hit series including ITV’s Girlfriends, Band of Gold and The Syndicate, has died aged 71, it has been announced.
Leeds-born Mellor, who was also best known for penning series including Fat Friends which aired from 2000 until 2005 and was turned into a musical, died on Sunday.
Who was Kay Mellor?
Kay was an English actress and scriptwriter.
She was born in Leeds on May 11, 1951, and later studied at Bretton Hall College, which is now part of the University of Leeds.
Kay Mellor was one of the most loved English actresses who gained fame for writing various series, including Fat Friends, The Syndicate and Band of Gold. The multiple time’s award-winning actresses also had experience working as a scriptwriter and directors.
Mellor began her career writing plays, worked on Coronation Street and created the award-winning children’s drama Children’s Ward.
Kay’s legacy led to her being appointed an OBE in 2009 and becoming a Fellow of the Royal Television Society in 2016.
She was also awarded the Bafta Dennis Potter award in 1997 for Outstanding Writing for Television.
As a writer, Mellor started working for Granada Television in the 1980s, writing for the soap opera Coronation Street. Since then, she has been active in this field, and she has made a separate fan base from her outstanding works. Some of her other notable credits include In the Club, Playing the Field, Just Us, and Fanny and Elvis.
Which TV shows did Kay Mellor write for?
Kay started writing for Granada TV in the 1980s on Coronation Street, and she also wrote seven episodes for Channel 4’s Brookside in 1989.
One of Kay’s hit shows was ITV’s Girlfriends, starring Zoe Wanamaker, which she wrote and directed.
She also wrote Band of Gold (1995), Playing the Field (1998) for BBC One, Fat Friends (2000) and Between the Sheets (2003).
How did Kay Mellor die?
The death news of Kay Mellor was announced on Sunday, 17th May 2022, and it was shared by a spokesperson for her TV production company, Rollem Productions.
Although her cause of death is yet to be revealed, She died on May 15, 2022. A spokesman for her TV production company, Rollem Productions, confirmed “with profound sadness” that she died on Sunday.
A spokesperson said: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely and sudden passing of our beloved friend, mentor and colleague Kay Mellor on Sunday, May 15.
“We have lost a phenomenal talent and a true luminary. We ask that you please respect the privacy of the family and friends at this time.”
They have currently asked for privacy as they are devasted by the loss. So, they may give some updates regarding Mellor’s demise in the future.
Kay Mellor, who created and wrote ITV series Fat Friends, dies aged 71 https://t.co/1cr2ulK4tg
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) May 17, 2022
Who is Kay Mellor’s husband?
Kay lived in Leeds and was married to husband Anthony Mellor. The pair tied the knot in the year 1968 and cherished a happy life for nearly 54 years. They had good moments, and the rumors regarding separation never surrounded around them.
The pair got blessed with two daughters, Gaynor Faye and television producer Yvonne Francas.
Gaynor is best known for playing Judy Mallett in Coronation Street from 1995 to 1999 and has also appeared on Dancing on Ice in 2006, was a guest Loose Women panellist in 2010 and a Lorraine guest host in 2011.
So, it is clear that Mellor and her husband were deeply in love with each other. Furthermore, the couple had appeared in a few public events, but they mainly preferred to live a life away from the public domain. So, there is very little information about Anthony.
Kay Mellor, writer of hit series including ITV’s Girlfriends, Band of Gold and The Syndicate, dies at 71 https://t.co/CqDOm1zlVp
— Bloomberg (@business) May 17, 2022
Kay Mellor Children Gaynor and Yvonne Both Are In The Showbiz Industry
As said earlier, Kay Mellor has two daughters, Gaynor Faye and Yvonne Francas. The daughters followed the path of their mother and got involved in the entertainment industry. Gaynor and Yvonne are busy with their work and are working on their future projects.
According to IMDb, Gaynor’s latest works can be seen in The Syndicate, Emmerdale Farm, Worthless, and Dani’s House. And her upcoming movie is Dark Mountain which is currently in the post-production phase. In addition, she was also nominated for the Jury Prize in 2019 for her work in Worthless.
On the other hand, Yvonne is also busy with her work, and her upcoming movie is Riches. She is a talented producer who has credits in Death in Paradise, Love, Lies and Records, In the Club, and many more.
